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We are Diabetes UK, the leading charity for people living with diabetes in the UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm.
Diabetes is a condition that causes a person's blood sugar level to become too high. There are 2 main types of diabetes: type 1 diabetes – a lifelong condition where the body's immune system attacks and destroys the cells that produce insulin. type 2 diabetes – where the body does not produce enough insulin, or the body's cells do not react ...
We are Diabetes UK. Our vision is a world where diabetes can do no harm. It’s why we campaign for better care, give support in times of need and fund ground-breaking research into new treatments and a cure. Diabetes doesn’t stop, so neither do we.
Type 2 diabetes is high blood sugar levels due to your body not making enough of a hormone called insulin, or the insulin it makes not working properly — known as insulin resistance.
Find trusted information, advice and support to take care of your physical and emotional health, manage your blood sugar levels, and prevent complications. Read inspiring stories and connect with others who understand diabetes.
From checking your blood sugar or HbA1c level, to going to your annual diabetes checks, there can be a lot to think about when you have diabetes. In this section, find out more about how to manage your condition and look after yourself.
Knowing your blood sugar levels helps you manage your diabetes and reduces your risk of having serious complications – now and in the future. What are blood sugar levels? Your blood sugar levels, also known as blood glucose levels, are a measurement that show how much glucose you have in your blood.
Type 2 diabetes is a common condition that causes the level of sugar (glucose) in the blood to become too high. It can cause symptoms like excessive thirst, needing to pee a lot and tiredness. Many people have no symptoms.
Diabetes mellitus is a serious condition where your blood glucose level is too high. Find out what causes it, and what the different types of diabetes are.
This professional resource outlines how to optimise the NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme ( NHS DPP) in order to identify those already found to be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes and...
